Julie Williams

My name is Julie Williams and I am in my 10th year of working for the
Gettysburg School District as Speech Language Pathologist. I grew up
in Sioux Falls, SD and then attended undergraduate and graduate school
at the University of South Dakota. My husband, Nathanael, and I have
two boys, Max aged 4 and Thomas age 3.

I chose the field of Speech Language Pathology during my years at
O’Gorman High School in Sioux Falls. During my studies there I met an
amazing mentor in the field at Children’s Home Society. I have tried
my best to carry out her principles and ideals throughout my career.
My beliefs center on looking at the child as a whole. As an educator I
must know everything about what is going on in that child’s life in
order to best serve them in a healthy way. I work with a diverse
population ages birth to 21 and I enjoy every stage of growth.

My classroom is warm and welcoming. I have 2 quotes hanging on my
walls and they most accurately sum up my beliefs about my profession.

1. I believe in you

2. I trust in you

3. You are listened to

4. YOU ARE LOVED

5. You are important

6. YOU WILL SUCCEED

and

“Not being able to speak is not the same as not having anything to
say.”